- In force from
- Oct 10, 10:06 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 11, 12:00 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 10, 11:06 AM EDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 10, 10:06 PM EDT
- Office
- Tampa Bay Ruskin, FL
- Number
- 9 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Observed
- Where
- FL
FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida...
Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Levy and Citrus Counties.
.Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek remain elevated. With additional heavy rainfall forecast, water levels are expected to continue rising, and could reach minor flood stage in the next few days.
Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the river is forecast to remain in flood stage.
- What
- Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
- Where
- Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon.
- When
- Until further notice.
- Impacts
- At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties.
- Additional details
- - At 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Saturday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 28.3 feet for the next few days. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on 10/05/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at noon EDT.
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